Government authorizes amendment to programme contract with IHM for social inclusion projects

The Regional Government Council approved Resolution No. 1022/2026, which authorizes the first amendment to the programme contract with IHM - Investimentos Habitacionais da Madeira, EPERAM, within the scope of the PIDDAR 53099 - Social Inclusion Projects.

What changes#

• The amendment reallocates the amounts across the various budget lines in the annex to the contract, adjusting the distribution to execution needs.
• It now provides for the acquisition of transport equipment, to ensure mobility, logistics and operational means for social inclusion activities.
• The annual amounts, the split between current and capital expenditure, and the overall maximum amount of the financial contribution remain unchanged.

Amounts and deadlines#

The financial contribution remains at a maximum overall amount of 800,000.00 € (eight hundred thousand euros), for the years 2026 to 2027, in accordance with the financial programming of Ordinance No. 781/2025, of 3 December. The first amendment takes effect from the date of its signing and until 31 December 2027.

Background#

The initial programme contract was signed on 15 December 2025, authorized by Resolution of the Government Council No. 1097/2025, of 12 December. The projects are aimed at families benefiting from the housing programmes promoted by IHM, EPERAM, and may be carried out directly by the entity or through partnerships with non-profit or social solidarity organizations.

The Regional Secretary for Equipment and Infrastructure is mandated to sign the contract and any amendments. The 2026 expenditure is included in the budget of the Regional Secretariat for Equipment and Infrastructure.